Seven's exclusive broadcast rights to the 2013 Rugby League World Cup is with IMG Media, a division of IMG Worldwide. The network will broadcast all RLWC2013 matches live on 7mate as part of an all-encompassing agreement covering broadcast and subscription television rights, IPTV, interconnected TV, catch-up TV, HbbTV, pay per view, video on demand and digital rights, including online and mobile. IMG Media will oversee the production with matches being produced by the BBC and Premier Sport … [Read more...] about Seven secures rights to Rugby League World Cup 2013
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Beyond International to tap on Aspera to power global production workflows
SINGAPORE— Aspera, Inc. announced that global production company, Beyond International, has expanded its deployment of Aspera’s high-speed fasp technology for production of hit shows such as MythBusters, Selling Houses, Deadly Women, Behind Mansion Walls and Toy Box. Beyond creates and produces programmes across a number of genres, with a focus on factual entertainment, family and documentary programmes and series broadcast on Discovery … [Read more...] about Beyond International to tap on Aspera to power global production workflows
Seven unveils 7mate, Australia’s newest television network
Australia - The Seven Network released details of its new digital channel. It is the first ‘third channel’ to be launched by a commercial television network in Australia. 7mate will launch on 25 September 2010 with high definition coverage of the Australian Football League Grand Final and will primarily target men. 7mate will be more than sport, though. It is the first broadcast television channel to cater for men 16-49 and is designed to complement Seven and 7TWO programming. Tim … [Read more...] about Seven unveils 7mate, Australia’s newest television network
Seven, Consolidated Media Holdings battle for Foxtel
Australia - Seven Network Ltd raised its stake in Consolidated Media Holdings Ltd. (CMH) from 4.8% to 18.32%, in what is seen as an effort to gain influence over leading pay-TV operator, Foxtel. CMH also has stakes in Fox Sports as well as the internet job site Seek. Seven is headed by billionaire Kerry Stokes, who is known for his desire to get into the pay-TV sector. Stokes paid A$234 million (US$181 million) for 82.91 million shares in CMH, which itself has a 25% stake in Foxtel. Telstra … [Read more...] about Seven, Consolidated Media Holdings battle for Foxtel
